7 Dog Breeds from Holland
Holland is known for its beautiful tulip fields and windmills, but dogs? Yes, the Netherlands has some to offer there as well. Although the Dutch dog breeds are rather unknown, they are not lacking in personality and appearance compared to their relatives.
Dutch Shepherd
With its striking gold-brown brindle coat, the Dutch Shepherd is a real sight to behold. Its athletic, slender build and short coat immediately show that this Dutch dog breed is quite sharp. Similar to the →Malinois, it is an excellent working breed that is often trained as a police or rescue dog.
Due to its extremely high willingness to work and quick learning ability, the Belgian Shepherd is a dog for experienced dog owners who have the time and desire to give the animal a task. The breed is often bred as a Belgian-Dutch Shepherd.
Dutch Smoushond
Also known as the Dutch Rattler, the Smoushond was originally used to chase away rats and mice in stables. Today, it makes a great active companion in rural as well as urban areas. Especially lovers of scruffy dog breeds will fall in love with this breed.
Its scruffy coat gives this clever canine a cheeky and sweet look that is hard to resist. However, you shouldn't hopelessly fall for the Dutch dog breed, as the Smoushond has a lot of mischief up its sleeve. A consistent upbringing from puppy age will certainly save your nerves.
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Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
This breed is a very special hunting dog for duck hunting. In the past, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje was used as a decoy: By wagging its white tail tip, it lured ducks to the shore, where the hunter would then shoot the birds.
Today, the ambitious canine is still used for duck hunting, but rather for retrieving. If you don't want to train the Dutch dog breed as a hunting companion, you should definitely find it another task like dog sports.
Frisian Water Dog
Also known as a great water hunter, but for otters, the Frisian Water Dog shines. The breed is known for its dense, tightly curled coat, which protects the canine optimally from moisture.
As befits a successful hunter of its kind, the Dutch dog breed brings a large portion of courage and robustness. The Frisian Water Dog is also well suited as a watchdog. However, the temperamental four-legged friend is not a →classic family dog.
Stabyhoun (Stabijhoun)
This Dutch dog breed is very versatile. Originally bred for fox and bird hunting, the Stabyhoun lived alongside its family. As a result, these canines are still well-regarded as →family dogs in Holland today.
With its friendly and clever nature, it is quite easy to teach the Stabyhoun something. It quickly understands what you want from it—but it also quickly remembers the wrong things.
Saarloos Wolfdog
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a crossbreed of a German Shepherd and a Siberian she-wolf. The goal was to breed a shepherd dog that corresponds more to the natural origin of a dog. The result was a demanding dog breed that closely resembles a wolf, which requires experienced hands.
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a loyal, clever, and sometimes clingy companion. Certain wolf-like traits such as flight response to the unknown, independence, and high sensitivity make the Dutch dog breed →difficult to train for beginners.
Markiesje
Once kept as a companion dog for the nobility and now as a cuddly family member, the Markiesje has been a well-known dog breed in Holland for years. However, the breed has not really made it beyond the Dutch borders.
The beautiful canine looks elegant and is a sociable companion. It loves its people and equally enjoys cuddling with them. However, it is not just a lap dog, as the →medium-sized dog breed suggests.
